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I'm answering the note you sent on SDC to me. You will have a WONDERFUL time there! The people are genuinely cheerful and fun to deal with and the…"
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Jewelry photo suggestions
Started this discussion. Last reply by Robin Ragsdale Dec 25, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Any opinions on these shots? First time to try and jury in to jewelry with my wood art. Mostly have done boxes in the past. Would like to jury in to both categories. Does it hurt or help to show a…Continue
Hello from a newbie
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kevin Williamson Sep 20, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all,I am fairly new to the site, but finding good help here. Just finished my first juried art show and felt it went well overall. I specialize in wood products with a design flair reflecting my…Continue
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Kevin Williamson posted a status
"Working every day to get ready for a fall show at Silver Dollar City in Branson MO."
Kevin Williamson commented on Lou Works's group Woodworkers Wall
"I have an Etsy site, but oddly sold more at first than now. I maintain it though as it seems a good avenue to self promote for the cost even if I don't sell much there.
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Kevin Williamson replied to Linnea Lahlum's discussion Artsfest on Walnut Street, Springfield, Missouri
"I haven't been to the show, but live in MO. Early May is usually nice. They are further south than us. But you never know. Seems like storms are designed for shows no matter where or when!"
Kevin Williamson replied to Patty Tiry's discussion Does Free Business Checking still exist?
"I have free banking for my business through USBank although I think I have to have a certain number of dollars between my personal and business accounts to keep it free."
Robin Ragsdale replied to Kevin Williamson's discussion Jewelry photo suggestions
"I agree with Larry about the background. White works well for images that will be used in a catalog or an online shop like Etsy, but will blind the jury members. The standard is a light to dark gray gradation background.
Robin…"
Larry Berman replied to Kevin Williamson's discussion Jewelry photo suggestions
"Cropping to make it square doesn't make the image a better jury image. Only square artwork should be represented with square jury images. Otherwise all you are doing is taking up space that the jurors see that doesn't contain your art.…"
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Jewelry photo suggestions
Any opinions on these shots? First time to try and jury in to jewelry with my wood art. Mostly have done boxes in the past. Would like to jury in to both categories. Does it hurt or help to show a few against a white cup just to give a little context. Note that most of these have not been cropped square to the zapplication 1920 pixel standard yet. Thanks for comments.…See More
Kevin Williamson replied to Connie Mettler's discussion What do artists wish art fair directors knew about jurying?
"I was in a show this weekend and I never even saw the awards judges. That doesn't mean they didn't come by, but I sure never saw any clipboards. Makes you wonder how the awards are really determined at times."
Kevin Williamson replied to Connie Mettler's discussion What do artists wish art fair directors knew about jurying?
"Excellent idea. I do artistic wood boxes as well as wood jewelry. Since most shows see that as separate it would be nice to know which category my odds are best in."
Kevin Williamson replied to Connie Mettler's discussion What do artists wish art fair directors knew about jurying?
"Not sure a score only would mean much. I want to know where I fell down in more specific terms.
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Kevin Williamson posted a status
"Setting up tomorrow for the annual Westport show in Kansas City. Hoping for a great weekend. Weather reports looking good right now."
Kevin Williamson replied to Sherrie Culpepper's discussion Licenses, Permits, etc.
"In MO where I live you can exhibit up to 4 times a year without a sales tax permit. The organizing show gives you a one shot permit to collect for that show only and then you send the fees collected to the state. If you have sales in other venues…"
Kevin Williamson replied to Joyce Waltz's discussion Craft Tents
"I am a newb also and need to get my first tent. In spite of the concerns in this thread I will probably have to get an EZ UP as I don't have the budget for more. Been trying to find a used Trimline or other with no success. Any opinions of…"
Kevin Williamson replied to Dawn Vertrees's discussion Having two mediums in my booth...any comments on the subject?
"I don't have just a "little bit" of jewelry. When I started doing this a few years ago both developed together. It handicaps me quite a bit to only have only boxes or only have jewelry. Maybe the jeweler who does jewelry with…"
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Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 9:47am on May 26, 2012,
Denise C. Smith said… Sorry if I'm doing this the wrong way - I'm a neophyte to this kind of communication!
I'm answering the note you sent on SDC to me. You will have a WONDERFUL time there! The people are genuinely cheerful and fun to deal with and the crowds are always good! MOST of the other artists are fun to be with too. Some are a pain, but that happens everywhere. Human nature.
You'll find it a generous venue. Your product is wonderful and innovative. If your pricing is right you should do VERY well!
I make scrimshaw for boxes. I might have to get with you for box bases. I like smaller ones, flat or recessed. What would you charge? Don't need the inside finished as I like to line them myself. But I'm no woodworker and so that is my interest. Or - if you ever are interested in ivories for your boxes, let me know. I use mammoth, fossilized walrus and some antique elephant like piano keys. Plain un-worked or illustrated.
My work is oil-colored and so is not the typical black and white. The Pacific Rim version of the art form. Have a great day!
- At 11:40pm on December 9, 2010, Mark Koritz said…
Ken, very nice, I like the way you are doing your inlays. I have only made a few boxes, just for my family. Google mark koritz st louis and scroll down to see what I do, Not the usual. where are you located and do you do any art shows. if so where and how are they?
mark
- At 11:14pm on September 19, 2010,
Connie Mettler said… - Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, Kevin. I'm pleased to see you here and look forward to having you as part of our community.
When you have a chance, please stop by the "Discussions" area to introduce yourself to the rest of us. We all look forward to your participation here. Also visit the "member map" and add your location. We have a lot to offer one another, experienced and newbie alike. Let's make this a dynamic site!
Best wishes,
Connie Mettler
p.s. The best way to make this system easy to use is to click on the "Follow-Email me" link at the bottom of each Forum discussion that interests you. That way the system will email you automatically whenever anyone responds. It's a great time-saver.
- At 5:28pm on September 17, 2010,
Matt sackett said… - Hi Kevin yes last week was unreal busy I had my best show ever I didn't get to socialize much thanks for adding me.
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